Jun 4, 2025 8 min read

LIBRARY

The Mt. Lebanon public library will kick off its summer reading program with its annual Midsummer Night Folk Festival on June 9. All ages can participate in this day-long event held on the Southminster lawn, directly across the street from the library’s lower entrance. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be events – spin art, paper sculptures, glitter tattoos — for children and teens. From 4 to 8 p.m. there will be a variety of food trucks and music as well as craft booths and a pop-up tent sale. A book sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the library’s book cellar. Email mt.lebanonlibrarian@einetwork.net or call 412-531-1912 for more details.

RECREATION

Registration for Peters Township Parks and Recreation summer programs begins June 9 online at www.peterstownship.com or in person at the recreation center located at 700 Meredith Drive. One-day programs and session classes begin in July and August. Call 724-942-5000 with questions.

SCIENCE

Registration for the Mad Science summer camps at Peters Township is being accepted. Ages 5 to 12 are eligible. Camps are held from 1 to 4 p.m. Red Hot Robots runs from July 7-11. Forces in Flight is the subject of the July 21-25 camp. Nature’s Secrets will be explored Aug. 4-8. Register online at www.peterstownship.com or in person at the recreation center located at 700 Meredith Drive. For more information, call 724-942-5000.

CLOTHING DRIVE

A Clothing Drive and Urgent Needs Collection will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 14 at Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road in McMurray. Drop off clean, usable items. These will benefit the many shelters of City Mission: men’s, women’s, women and children, and veteran’s shelters. In addition to clean, usable clothing, there is a need for personal hygiene products, bedding, towels, kitchen items, coffee, canned meat and fruit, peanut butter and jelly, cereal, spaghetti sauce, travel size toiletries and some medicines such as Tylenol, Pepto-Bismol, disinfectant spray and Ace wraps. Monetary donations are acceptable online at www.citymission.org/donate.

LUNCHEON

A senior lunch will be held at 1 p.m. June 11 at Chabad of the South Hills located at 1701 McFarland Road. In addition to lunch, a pharmacist with Blueberry Pharmacy (a cost-plus pharmacy model) will speak on medication/drug pricing. The event is handicap accessible. RSVP at 412-278-2658.

COIN CLUB

The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. June 10 at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 W. Library Ave. All members and the general public can attend. Early American gold coins will be the topic of discussion. A 50/50 will be held and children’s prizes will be awarded. Applications are being accepted for membership. Call 724-984-6611 for more information.

MOVIES

The amphitheater in Peterswood Park will again be the site for free Friday night flicks. The program schedule features: “Moana 2” on June 13; “Inside Out 2” on July 18; “The Wild Robot” on Aug. 8 and “Beetlejuice” on Oct. 10. Popcorn is provided. Movies begin at dusk. Call 724-942-5000 for more details.

CAR WASH

“The Longest Day” car wash and bake sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21 on the Concordia of Bridgeville campus, located at 3570 Washington Pike. The event, held in recognition of the Alzheimer’s Association’s “The Longest Day” campaign, will raise funds to support care, research and advocacy for individuals affected by the disease. In addition to the car wash and bake sale, there will be tours of the retirement community’s facility. Registration is appreciated but not required. To RSVP, call 412-801-0293 or visit the events page at www.ConcordiaLM.org.

FOOD TRUCKS

Food Truck Fridays are back at the Peters Township Municipal Complex at 610 East McMurrary Road. Hibachi Lou will be featured June 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Future dates and vendors are: July 11, Cousins Maine Lobster; July 25, Truckin’ Triangles; Aug. 1, Chicks’ N Waffles; Aug. 5, Hummus Pittsburgh. Admission is free. Visit www.peterstownship.com for more details or changes to the vending line-up.

TICKETS

Discount tickets for summer amusement are available for in-person sales at the Peters Township recreation center located at 700 Meredith Dr.

Any day passes for ages 4 and older cost: $43 each for Kennywood; $35 each for Sandcastle and $42 each for Idlewild & Soak Zone. All sales are final. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

JUNETEENTH

Uncover the history of slavery on the Pennsylvania frontier during a Juneteenth celebration set from 6 to 8 p.m. June 19 at Woodville, located at 1375 Washington Pike in Bridgeville. Hour-long programs start at 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. Guided tours will focus on the experiences of the enslaved community at Woodville between 1775 and 1803. Led by Rob Windhorst of the Neville House Associates, the program will feature authentic cooking demonstrations in the interpretative cabin. Free admission and tours are sponsored by Viatris. Visit woodville-experience.org or call 412-221-0348 for more details.

BABESBURGH

The second annual Babesburgh Bash, a festival celebrating and supporting the women of Western Pennsylvania, will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. June 14 at Allegheny Landing Park in Pittsburgh. With 115-plus local businesses, artists, wellness providers, and community groups, the event offers something for everyone: shopping at woman-owned vendor market, food market, and farmers’ market; sipping craft beer, wine and cocktails from local breweries and distilleries; meditation sessions, wellness education talk as well as fitness classes including yoga, boxing, and Zumba. There will be live music with Pittsburgh’s top women DJs and musicians and an interactive drum circle as well as an artist alley spotlighting Pittsburgh’s artist scene. Community nonprofits supporting women and families will also be highlighted.

Visit babesburgh.com to purchase tickets.

BP LIBRARY

The Bethel Park Library will hold a plant swap during regular hours from June 12-16 in the fireplace room. Plants or seeds can be left on the plant swap tables. Indoor and outdoor plants, annuals, perennials, shrubs can be donated. Label plants. Plants should be in a container, well watered and pest as well as disease free. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The library is closed Sundays through Labor Day. Call 412-835-2207 for more details.

WOMAN’S CLUB

The Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the Arby’s Restaurant at 3205 Library Road in Bethel Park.

In addition to its philanthropic endeavors, the club socializes and participates in activities, most notably Game Day. Longtime member Joan Morton hosts Game Day and for a $2 charitable contribution, members and guests can enjoy food, cards and games. Email lois.illar@verizon.net for more details or membership information.

KIDS MARKET

Children’s Market Days will be held June 25, July 30 and Aug. 27 during regular hours (4 to 7 p.m.) at the Peters Township Market in the Park program. Ages 17 and under can set up their own tables and sell homemade, homegrown or handcrafted items. Fee is $10 per table per day. Email LMorris@peterstownship.com for more details.

CAMP

Registration for Camp Gan Izzy is being accepted at chabadsh.com/cgi.

The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 30, to July 1. Ages 4 to 11 can attend. The Jewish-themed camp offers specialty clubs, swimming, weekly trips, sports, science, baking and crafts. Daily lunch and snacks are provided. Limited scholarships are available.

For more information, email hindy@chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424.

CONCERTS

The Peters Township summer concert and events series begins in June. Free Wednesday night concerts with food trucks begin at 7 p.m. at Peterswood Park.

Beer and wine are permitted at concerts only, but not at special events.

The concert line-up is Key of G Live on June 25; The Intransitive Band, July 2; Suns of Beaches Band, July 9; Pure Gold, July 16; The Clarks, July 23; My Own Worst 90s Band, July 30; Change of Heart, Aug. 6; The Delaneys, Aug. 13; Come Together (6 p.m. start), Aug. 20, and The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band (6 p.m.) Aug. 27.

Special events include: Pittsburgh Puppet Works at 6:30 p.m. June 11; Moana 2, June 13; Shows By Cricket, 6:30 p.m. June 18; Inside Out 2, July 18; The Wild Robot, Aug. 8; Wild World of Animals, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3, and BeetleJuice BeetleJuice, Oct. 10.

Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

WROC EVENTS

The Westminster Recreation and Outreach Center offers a variety of exercise classes and programs at Westminster Presbyterian Church, located at 2040 Washington Road in Upper St. Clair. Visit wroc.westminster-church.org to register or more details or call 412-835-6630.